Parkinson’s Ireland had a very busy and exciting year. We wanted to take the opportunity to reflect and highlight our achievements this year. Nursing: We have hired two additional nurses in the past year to meet the growing demand for…
We would like to remind our members that our online zoom classes will resume in January 2025. You can find all the dates of when our classes will restart here, along with details of each session here. If you are…
Cold weather, and seasonal illnesses can cause more complications for people with Parkinson's. Here is our Parkinson's Nurse Specialist's Kathy Foley's advice on managing in colder weather. Keep your home and yourself warm this winter Parkinson's affects the nervous system,…
The holiday season can be both joyful and a bit overwhelming, sometimes more for those living with Parkinson's. Our PD Nurse Specialist Lisa Wynne has put together some helpful tips to ensure you enjoy the festivities with your loved ones,…
Christmas Jumper Day 2024 falls on Thursday December 12th and Parkinson’s Ireland are happy to be taking part again this year as our final national fundraiser for 2024. Although Christmas Jumper Day falls on Thursday 12th December, our fundraising page will remain open…
Parkinson's Ireland were delighted to welcome Frank Mullen, his friends, family and Payzone colleagues to Carmichael House today to thank him for his phenomenal #Paddle4Parkinsons fundraiser. Frank raised €35,582 for Parkinson's Ireland and we are incredibly grateful to him for completing this…
As the demand for our services continues to grow and with the number of people being diagnosed with Parkinson’s also increasing, this election is of vital importance to people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. Parkinson's Ireland (PI) recently put…
Collaborative publication by the Irish Medication Safety Network & Parkinson’s Ireland Parkinson's Ireland are excited to be involved in the update of the IMSN (Irish Medication Safety Network) Parkinson's Safety Alerts. Our involvement in this project encompasses our key objectives of education…
Thank you to everyone who supported ‘A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s’ across ten locations nationwide on Saturday, September 21st.We are blown away by the support from the hundreds of people who came together to raise awareness and funds…
Our Monaghan branch held a successful meeting on Tuesday, 29th October where the new Monaghan branch committee was formed. The committee elected is as follows: Chairperson: Seamus Brennan Secretary: Anthony Byrne Treasurer: John Farrell Vice Chairperson: Peter Brennan PRO: Sheila…